BMW M70
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The BMW M70 is a V12 piston engine and featured heavily in the 7-Series and 8-Series BMW's of the late 80's and early 90's. Models included:
- 1988–1994 BMW 750iL
- 1991–1993 BMW 850i
- 1993–1995 BMW 850Ci
- 1993– McLaren F1
- 1994–1996 BMW 850Csi
| Engine | Displacement | Power | Torque | Redline | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M70B50 | 5 L (4988 cc/304 in³) | 220 kW (300 hp) @ 5200 | 450 N·m (331 ft·lbf) @ 4100 | 6000 | 1988 |
| 220 kW (300 hp) @ 5200 | 450 N·m (331 ft·lbf) @ 4100 | 6000 | 1988 |
[edit] Euro Specifications
- Displacement: 4988 cm^3
- 12 cylinder V-arrangement 60 degree
- 24 valves
- Compression: 8.8:1
- Stroke/Bore: 75 mm/84 mm
- Firing Order: 1-7-5-11-3-9-6-12-2-8-4-10
- Max power: 300 bhp / 220 kW @ 5300 rpm
- Max torque: 450 Nm @ 4000 rpm
- Max rpm: 6000–6400 rpm *Gearing
[edit] Applications
[edit] S70B56
5.6 L version
[edit] Applications
- 1992–1996 E31 8-Series
- Developed specifically for the 1992 BMW 850CSi, a BMW Motorsport vehicle
- Lowest production engine in BMW history—1,510 units
- Engine was used in McLaren F1 and other supercars of the late 1990s
[edit] S70/1
6000 cc (approx.) version.
[edit] Applications
- M8 prototype
[edit] S70/2
6064 cc version developed for the McLaren F1. Variable intake valve timing BMW VANOS two position adjustable
[edit] Applications
- 1993 McLaren F1
[edit] S70/3
6064 cc version, further refinement of the McLaren F1 engine. Later destroked to 5990cc in 1997.
[edit] Applications
- 1995 - 1996 McLaren F1 GTR (6.1L)
- 1997 McLaren F1 GTR (6.0L)
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